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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yes, it requires infinite energy for any mass to get to light speed.

I don’t think our understanding of physics breaks down at such extremes though. I believe it’s decently understood, as in general and special relativity. I’m not a physicist though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

It's my understanding that whenever infinity is encountered, it means that our model doesn't quite work.

It may be the way it is with this particular model/equations/bit of physics, and it may simply indicate "Nope". I suspect not though.